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l
symbol for liter.
labial
pertaining to the lips.
labile
unsteady.
labium
lip: labia majora the major labia; l. minora the small labia.
labyrinth
part of internal ear containing organs for balance and hearing.
labyrinthitis
inflammation of the labyrinth.
laceration
tear.
litmus
blue dye: litmus paper litmus-soaked paper used to indicate acid or base, turning red for acid and blue for base.
lacrima
Latin for tear. Adj. lacrimalis.
lagophthalmos
inability to close the eye.
LAK cell
lymphokine-activated killer cell, natural killer cell (NK cell) activated with growth factor interleukin-2.
lacrimation
lacrimation
lactase
small intestine enzyme that breaks down lactose.
lactate dehydrogenase
enzyme that breaks down sugar and is elevated in the blood with certain types of tissue damage.
lactation
secretion of milk from mammary gland.
lactation hormones
hormones that stimulate mammary glands to form and secrete milk.
lactobacilli
gram positive bacteria that form lactic acid; part of normal intestinal flora.
lactose
milk sugar.
lactose intolerance
deficiency of lactase enzyme in small intestine, which means that lactose (milk sugar) can not be broken down, but continues to the large intestine where it causes problems such as diarrhea, gas and flatulence.
lactovegetarian diet
diet consisting of milk, dairy products and vegetables.
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